Local application of disc-related cytokines on spinal nerve roots.

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Observational cohort study. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate by MRI whether a vertebral fracture during childhood is a risk factor for degeneration of adjacent discs. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Several studies infer that trauma is a major cause of disc degeneration. Only 1 study has by magnetic resonance imaging (M...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Möller A,Maly P,Besjakov J,Hasserius R,Ohlin A,Karlsson MK

更新日期：2007-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Prospective case series of nine children with early-onset scoliosis (EOS) treated by a single surgeon with a novel implant, the magnet-driven growing rod (MdGR) in a publicly funded health care service accounting for "payer costs" (PC) incurred. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to compare the cost-effe...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Harshavardhana NS,Noordeen MHH,Dormans JP

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Changes consistent with Scheuermann's kyphosis were noted in 103 specimens (7.4%) of a sample of 1,384 thoracic spines in the Hamann-Todd collection of human skeletons. In 94% of the affected vertebrae, a distinct anterior elongation of the vertebral centrum was present. This anterior extension was composed of mature ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Digiovanni BF,Scoles PV,Latimer BM

更新日期：1989-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Systematic literature review. OBJECTIVE:To categorize published evidence systematically for lumbar fusion for chronic low back pain (LBP) in order to provide an updated and comprehensive analysis of the clinical outcomes. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Despite a large number of publications of outcomes of sp...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Phillips FM,Slosar PJ,Youssef JA,Andersson G,Papatheofanis F

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In order to study the detailed arrangements of vascular terminations in the region of the vertebral end-plate in adult dogs, infusions of Japanese ink mixed with a suspension of barium sulfate were used to produce filling of the vascular terminations at the vertebral end-plates. Radiographs were made of the decalcifie...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Crock HV,Goldwasser M

更新日期：1984-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis associated with spinal stenosis is a common condition of the aging spine. This article presents a detailed description of the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and nonoperative and operative intervention of this condition. ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Herkowitz HN

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A family-based study. OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to identify rare genetic factors predisposing to Modic changes (MCs). SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Lumbar disc degeneration (LDD) is one of the contributing factors behind low back pain (LBP). Lumbar MC visualized as bone marrow signal intensity cha...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kraatari M,Skarp S,Niinimäki J,Karppinen J,Männikkö M

更新日期：2017-08-15 00:00:00

abstract：:A meta-analysis was undertaken to determine the effects of surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis on pain and disability. Seventy-four journal articles met inclusion criteria and were independently reviewed by two readers. On average, 64% of patients treated surgically for lumbar spinal stenosis were reported to have good...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Turner JA,Ersek M,Herron L,Deyo R

更新日期：1992-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Cylindrical cages and pedicle screw fixation (PSF) have been used for the setting of a lumbar interbody fusion. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effects of PSF-nut loosening on lumbar interbody fusion based on the elasto-plateau plasticity of bone characteristics. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:The stress-strain...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kim Y,Kim TW

更新日期：2010-03-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Unilateral arch hypertrophy secondary to congenital absence of lumbar articular facets is a rare condition of still undetermined etiology. Most symptomatic cases had a history of mild trauma. Radiologic criteria using plain films and CAT scan are available to make the diagnosis of unilateral arch hypertrophy and the s...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Segal D,Franchi AV

更新日期：1986-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A retrospective study. OBJECTIVE:To compare the mid-term outcomes of hybrid surgery (HS) and anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) for the treatment of contiguous two-segment cervical degenerative disc diseases. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:HS has become one of the most controversial subjects in s...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Xiong Y,Xu L,Yu X,Yang Y,Zhao D,Hu Z,Li C,Zhao H,Duan L,Zhang B,Chen S,Liu T

更新日期：2018-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：:By measurement of intradiscal pressure in vitro, the hydrostatic properties of the nucleus pulposus of normal lumbar intervertebral disc were proven. The hydrodynamic properties seem to exist also in the somewhat degenerated disc, but not in the more severely deranged ones. Intravitally-performed measurements of disc ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Nachemson AL

更新日期：1981-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A three-dimensional, nonlinear finite element analysis was performed to predict the in situ contact interaction of prosthesis components of the Prodisc-L in a multisegmental lumbar model following total disc replacement (TDR). OBJECTIVE:Efforts were made to investigate how the TDR implant contact characte...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Chen WM,Park C,Lee K,Lee S

更新日期：2009-09-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Retrospective review of a prospectively collected, multicentered database from the Scoliosis Research Society. OBJECTIVES:To evaluate incidences of complications in a series of spinal fusions for Scheuermann kyphosis (SK) and to assess whether the incidence of complications is associated with patient age ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Coe JD,Smith JS,Berven S,Arlet V,Donaldson W,Hanson D,Mudiyam R,Perra J,Owen J,Marks MC,Shaffrey CI

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Literature review and discussion. OBJECTIVE:To discuss the role played by beliefs, expectations, coping, and depression in the transition to chronicity in whiplash-associated disorders (WAD), and to discuss their clinical and research implications. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Psychological factors are imp...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Carroll LJ

更新日期：2011-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Evaluation of results a longer than 10-year follow-up of patients with upper cervical lesions due to rheumatoid arthritis who underwent occipitocervical fusion. OBJECTIVE:To determine the final outcome of patients with upper cervical lesions due to rheumatoid arthritis treated by occipitocervical fusion. ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Matsunaga S,Ijiri K,Koga H

更新日期：2000-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：METHODS:Vertebral artery injury is a rarely described complication of anterior cervical decompression. The authors performed a retrospective review of their operative database for the purposes of defining the optimal management of this complication and its avoidance. RESULTS:Four of 1,215 (0.3%) patients undergoing an...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Golfinos JG,Dickman CA,Zabramski JM,Sonntag VK,Spetzler RF

更新日期：1994-11-15 00:00:00

abstract：:An analysis of indications, techniques, results of stabilization and decompression of 100 consecutive spinal tumour cases was carried out. Localized metastatic disease is best operated anteriorly. Primary malignancies are best treated with en bloc resection. Pain relief in metastatic disease is achieved by rigid stabi...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Kostuik JP,Errico TJ,Gleason TF,Errico CC

更新日期：1988-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A multicenter assessor-blinded randomized clinical trial was conducted. OBJECTIVES:To investigate the difference in effectiveness of manipulative therapy and interferential therapy for patients with acute low back pain when used as sole treatments and in combination. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Both manip...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Hurley DA,McDonough SM,Dempster M,Moore AP,Baxter GD

更新日期：2004-10-15 00:00:00

abstract：:Effects of subject positions on range and repeatability of thoracic and lumbar forward flexion, extension, and lateral flexion were studied. Inclinometric methods were used, and 27 subjects were measured by two trained testers. No great differences in repeatability and range of movements were found between measurement...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Mellin G,Kiiski R,Weckström A

更新日期：1991-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This is a retrospective study of a consecutive series of patients undergoing spinal decompression or disc enucleation with preservation of the ligamentum flavum. MacNab criteria and Prolo scoring was used to assess them pre- and after surgery. OBJECTIVES:The aim of the study was to assess the incidence of...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Askar Z,Wardlaw D,Choudhary S,Rege A

更新日期：2003-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:An experimental study of cardiovascular complications that arise during vertebroplasty was conducted. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the sequential occurrence of fat embolism and hypotension during vertebroplasty. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Vertebroplasty, the augmentation of vertebrae with polymethylmethacryl...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Aebli N,Krebs J,Davis G,Walton M,Williams MJ,Theis JC

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is hypothesized on the basis of experimental intervertebral disc degeneration that herniated disc is actually newly synthesized proliferative metaplastic fibrocartilage and not herniation of pre-existing disc tissue, particularly that of the nucleus pulposus. Human material in selected surgical tissues was examined...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Lipson SJ

更新日期：1988-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Antimicrobial effect of a novel silver-impregnated pedicle screw in rabbits. OBJECTIVE:A novel spine implant model was designed to study the antimicrobial effect of a modified Titanium (Ti) pedicle screws with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in multiple surgical sites in the lumbar spin...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Hazer DB,Sakar M,Dere Y,Altinkanat G,Ziyal MI,Hazer B

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A cross-sectional study to develop a cultural adaptation of the Marathi-neck disability index (NDI) and to investigate its validity and reliability. OBJECTIVE:To conduct a study concerning the cultural adaptation of the NDI and investigate the validity and reliability of its Marathi version in patients wi...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Joseph SD,Bellare B,Vernon H

更新日期：2015-01-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:A case of cervical myelopathy with a severe nape and upper arm pain caused by anomalous bilateral vertebral arteries is reported. OBJECTIVE:To report over six and a half years results of a microsurgical decompression for high cervical myelopathy with a severe pain of nape and upper arm resulting from spin...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Takei H,Sagae M,Chiba K,Ogino T

更新日期：2008-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The objective of this article was to undertake a systematic review of the literature to determine whether IOM is able to sensitively and specifically detect intraoperative neurologic injury during spine surgery and to assess whether IOM results in improved outcomes for patients during these procedures. SUMMA...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Fehlings MG,Brodke DS,Norvell DC,Dettori JR

更新日期：2010-04-20 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Cross-sectional, community-based study. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the relationships between obesity, disc height, and low back pain in the lumbosacral spine. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Although obesity is a recognized risk factor for low back pain, our understanding of the mechanisms for this is limited. ...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Urquhart DM,Kurniadi I,Triangto K,Wang Y,Wluka AE,OʼSullivan R,Jones G,Cicuttini FM

更新日期：2014-07-15 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:This study developed and independently applied a spine tumor classification system, referred to as the Weinstein-Boriani-Biagini system, in a retrospective analysis of a series of patients with spinal giant cell tumors from three institutions. OBJECTIVE:To evaluate factors of potential prognostic signific...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Hart RA,Boriani S,Biagini R,Currier B,Weinstein JN

更新日期：1997-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：STUDY DESIGN:Laboratory study. OBJECTIVE:Evaluate the effect of substance P (SP) on an intervertebral disc rat organ culture model. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA:Monolayer cell experiments have demonstrated that exposure intervertebral disc tissue cells to SP leads to upregulation in inflammatory cytokine expression; ho...

journal_title：Spine

authors： Koerner JD,Markova DZ,Schroeder GD,Rihn JA,Hilibrand AS,Vaccaro AR,Anderson DG,Kepler CK

更新日期：2016-12-15 00:00:00